Live at The Fair 2012: The state fair butter sculpture is ... a tribute to Greek yogurt

View full sizeDick Blume / The Post-StandardNew York State Fair Director Dan O'Hara (left) state Dairy Princess Emma Andrew, and sculptors Jim Victor and Marie Pelton (right) at the unveiling of the 2012 state fair butter sculpture today.

Thursday is Opening Day at the New York State Fair, but there is still lots of activity today at the fairgrounds as the final preparations are made. Follow what fairgoers are chatting about, and get the latest live fair updates from The Post-Standard below.

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View full sizeSarah Moses / The Post-StandardThe 2012 New York State Fair butter sculpture: a tribute to Greek yogurt.